Who to start · 2025-26
Brandon Bussi vs David Rittich
In 2025-26, Brandon Bussi posted a .895 save percentage to David Rittich's .894.
Against our expected-goals model, Bussi saved +0.3 goals and Rittich +4.3.
This week Bussi has 1 game left; Rittich has 1 left.
Brandon Bussi has the better number in 6 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Bussi's biggest edges: Wins 31, Goals-against average 2.47, High-danger save % .829.
Rittich's biggest edges: Goals against 76, Overtime losses 3, Rebounds prevented /100 +1.00.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 W, .872 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Brandon Bussi
2.59
fantasy points per game
David Rittich
1.39
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Brandon Bussi has the edge.
| Points per game from | Bussi | Rittich |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 3.18 | 1.87 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.97 | -5.07 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.18 | 4.29 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.05 | 0.10 |
Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.
Head-to-head: Bussi vs Rittich
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
David Rittich shooting on Brandon Bussi
- Goals
- 0
- Shots on goal
- 1
- Expected goals
- 0.00
- Bussi SV%
- 1.000
1 unblocked attempts. Close to expected.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Bussi | Rittich |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | CAR 2–1 NYI | 29/30 SV | 19/21 SV |
| 2026-04-04 | CAR 4–3 NYI | 13/16 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-10-30 | CAR 6–2 NYI | 26/28 SV | 28/34 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
This week's schedule
Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.
Brandon Bussi
3games (1 left)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2BSchedule edge −9.3 win%
David Rittich
2games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TORSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD
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FAQ
- Should I start Brandon Bussi or David Rittich?
- In 2025-26, Brandon Bussi posted a .895 save percentage to David Rittich's .894. Against our expected-goals model, Bussi saved +0.3 goals and Rittich +4.3. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Brandon Bussi or David Rittich?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Brandon Bussi leads in 6 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Bussi and Rittich done against each other?
- In 3 games against each other in our data, Bussi's team went 3–0.
2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →